Scott Williams
Scott Williams joined the FOX 29 News team in 2012 as a meteorologist and weather anchor.
Before joining FOX 29, he spent three years at The Weather Channel in Atlanta covering weather across the country. He began his career in Texas and has also worked in South Carolina.
An Emmy Award-winning meteorologist, Scott holds the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal (CBM) from the American Meteorological Society. It is the highest certification awarded to broadcast meteorologists. He also holds the seal of approval from the (NWA) National Weather Association.
His passion for meteorology dates back to his childhood in South Carolina. Scott is a Hurricane Hugo survivor and has been fascinated by weather ever since and knew that weather was the career for him. Scott also taught meteorology to academically gifted students as a part of talent identification program for Duke University.
He graduated Summa Cum Laude from North Carolina State University, where he studied meteorology.
In his spare time, Scott enjoys visiting schools to talk about weather, along with volunteering in the community.
He enjoys fishing, the outdoors, and cooking. A self-proclaimed foodie, Scott enjoys scoping out Philadelphia area restaurants.
The latest from Scott Williams
Philadelphia weather: 83-degree record high, then 30s and wet snow expected Thursday
Philadelphia residents can expect a roller coaster of temperatures, with a brief taste of winter before more spring-like weather returns.
Philadelphia weather: Scattered storms expected on Wednesday
Temperatures soared into the low 80s on Tuesday, but FOX 29 Meteorologist Scott Williams says a dramatic shift in the weather is on the way, including a risk for severe storms and a sharp drop in temperatures.
Hurricane Erin tracker: How storm will impact New Jersey, Delaware beaches
Hurricane Erin continues to churn in the Atlantic waters hundreds of miles off the coast, but New Jersey and Delaware beaches will still be feeling impacts from the storm through the week.
Hurricane Erin tracker: When and how storm will impact New Jersey, Delaware beaches
As millions of people along the East Coast prepare for impacts from Hurricane Erin, coastal communities in New Jersey and Delaware are facing dangerous rip currents and high surf risks.
Hurricane Erin to bring dangerous rip currents, high surf to Jersey shore, Delaware beaches
With temperatures falling into the 70s for most of the week, attention is turning to the Jersey shore and Delaware beaches where Hurricane Erin is expected to bring dangerous rip currents and high surf.
Philadelphia weather: Scattered storms to bring periods of heavy rain, gusty winds
An extended dry spell in Philadelphia is expected to come to an end on Wednesday with a round of scattered storms that could cause flash flooding.
Philadelphia weather: Heat, humidity and possibility of storms to last through the weekend
July is in full swing in the Delaware Valley, with near-90 degree temperatures, humid conditions, and the chance of isolated storms expected to last into next week.
Philadelphia heat wave end? Latest forecast, power outages, Code Orange
At 2 p.m. Tuesday, Philadelphia officially hit 100 degrees for the first time in 13 years. Here's what to know about the heat wave, power outages, and more.
Philly weather: Dangerous heat prompts advisory for Thursday
The weekend chill is officially gone as the Philadelphia area prepares for some hot and humid days ahead.
Philadelphia weather: Temps climb, as storms loom ahead of official first day of summer
As we approach the first official day of summer in the Delaware Valley on Friday, temperatures and conditions will combine to make us quickly forget the cool conditions we’ve been experiencing.